India, Nov. 7 -- Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday urged the Assam youth to take advantage of the present spate of growth in the state and start their own ventures.

"The present time offers immense opportunities. Once an industrial unit is established, several peripheral industries are likely to emerge, generating more employment avenues for the youth," she stated at the site of the semiconductor assembly and test project being set up by Tata Electronics at Jagiroad.

"Assam is witnessing a golden moment of growth, and I urge the youth to step forward, take risks, and start their own ventures to contribute to the nation's economic development," Sitharaman added.

The semiconductor project is being developed with an inve...